Despite what the manual might say, we have implemented admittedly simple RSCS exits using the standard CMS assember (via VMFASM). It took a little tweaking but it works.
Dennis Schaffer Mutual of Omaha "The IBM z/VM Operating System" <[email protected]> wrote on 03/09/2007 09:51:18 PM: > On Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:45:25 +1100, Graeme Moss <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > com> wrote: > > >Fellow Listers, > > > >I have been asked if we need High Level Assembler. > > > >We have three exits that I know of > >- VMSECURE but this can be done in REXX. > >- RACF (I have read CMS Assembler is OK) > >- RSCS - still to be examined > > > >Does any-one know of a product that we need HLA & HLATK for. > >We run zVM 5.2 with CA VM:Manager suite. > > > >Thanks > >Graeme Moss > >=========================================================== > ============== > > From > z/VM General Information > GC24-6095-04 > > High Level Assembler > Although > not a prerequisite for z/VM, the IBM High Level Assembler, V1.5 > (5696-234) > or later, or an equivalent product, is required to: > * > Create a new DMSTRT for system languages (NLS) > * > Create image libraries for system printers (FCBs) > * > Create GCS application segments (CONTENTS macro) > * > Access major CMS application interfaces (CMSCALL) > * > Access most CP application interfaces (DIAGNOSE) > * > Modify the AVS tuning control module (AGWTUN) > * > Use RAS tools (such as MDCHECK, FS2SFSER, AFTCHAIN, PRINTBLK, and > PRINTFST) > > * > Use the API for data compression > * > Use the CMS pipelines assembler macro interface > * > Customize Language Environment or compile assembler routines used in > mixed-language > user applications > * > Use exit routines in z/VM features, such as DirMaint, or in VM- > related products, > such > as RSCS > * > Create applications that exploit the IEEE Floating Point hardwarefacility > * > Add devices that cannot be sensed (updating HCPRIO ASSEMBLE) > * > Perform local modifications to modules written in assembler > * > Service the CP Loader (HCPLDR) > * > Assemble any CP modules > * > Use CP exit routines > * > Reassemble CP replacement parts for the RACF for z/VM optional feature > > Alan Ackerman > Alan (dot) Ackerman (at) Bank of America (dot) com > > > This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are solely for the use of the addressee. It may contain material that is legally privileged, proprietary or subject to copyright belonging to Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and its affiliates, and it may be subject to protection under federal or state law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use of this material is strictly prohibited. If you received this transmission in error, please contact the sender immediately by replying to this e-mail and delete the material from your system. Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company may archive e-mails, which may be accessed by authorized persons and may be produced to other parties, including public authorities, in compliance with applicable laws.
